Creepshow ~ R ~ 1982 ~ #GeorgeARomero#HalHolbrook#LeslieNielsen#AdrienneBarbeau#EGMarshall#StephenKing#FritzWeaver#EdHarris#TedDanson A series of creepy tales based off the writings of legendary horror author Stephen King. In other words, this is the cinematic version of Stephen King’s Tales from the Crypt. I haven’t done any research on it, but I could actually easily see that show being inspired from this movie. This movie was never on my radar until Nostalgia Critic ranked it as their number 1 greatest King movie of all time, so I couldn’t help but give it a chance for myself. While I can’t say I agree with that ranking, I do believe that this is a hidden spooky gem worth a try. Each of the five segments, with the exception of the first, are unique & capture different versions of horror well. What surprised me the most was the acting. Fritz Weaver did a noteworthy job, but both Leslie Neilsen & Stephen King himself gave shockingly impressive performances. Their respective roles were also somewhat ironic, as King was hilarious & Neilsen was uncomfortably creepy. My biggest complaint with the movie would have to be a common flaw in all of the stories, which is character establishment. While the characters were given some light backstory, every segment seemed to jump right into the inciting incident with almost no exposition. While this tactic can work to be beneficial most of the time, it came across a little jarring here since it took me a second to understand who & where the characters were in every new environment. Nevertheless, this is a great 80’s horror movie that really doesn’t get the attention it deserves. I recommend checking it out & spreading the word so that hopefully it gets more recognition as a classic in the future. 4/5 #Creepshow#fathersdaycake#crate#beach#meteor#roach#horror#scary#movie#film#moviereview

Horror # 29: Creepshow (1982): Creepshow is a sensational horror anthology that took the precedent set by films like Tales from the Crypt and Trilogy of Terror and really running with it. Directed by the late, great #georgearomero and written by @stephenking (who also stars in one of the segments), Creepshow has 5 solid segments with a fun wraparound. The quality rarely dips below fantastic although, like most of us, I have my favorite segments. “Father’s Day” starts things off on a nice, creepy note with a great buildup and memorable conclusion. The moral compass here swings way south with characters both positive and negative getting their just “desserts.” “The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill” is up next with King starring in the titular role. This one is funnier and sillier than the others and King’s performance is gonzo. It’s probably my least favorite but it’s got a nice finale and fun SFX work. The third segment, “Something To Tide You Over,” is my clear favorite here with a fantastically sinister turn from #leslienielson and a great, meanspirited narrative. Again, the SFX impresses here and there is a ton of great atmosphere. “The Crate” follows and is almost the equal of the previous segment for me. It’s got great turns from #halholbrook#fritzweaver and @adrienne_barbeau and a real nasty streak throughout. I think the SFX work here—in a few key scenes—is the apex of the work from @thetomsavini in the whole of the film (and everything looks great)! Last up, we have “They’re Creeping Up On You” which has an absolutely dynamite performance from #egmarshall and will creep out anyone who has an aversion to cockroaches. Romero and King are clearly having a ball here with fun comic borders, “page-turning” transitions, loud performances, colorful lighting, zany design work, and animation sequences to boot! It’s a bit on the long side at (120-minutes) but I never find myself getting bored here. It not only reminds me why I love horror films but why I love filmmaking in general. A fitting tribute to @eccomics and a hell of a flick! #31horrorsof2018#movie_mattinee#halloween@shoutfactory

Creepshow
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Masters of horror George A Romero & Stephen King joined forces for this anthology of terror, bookended by a short story about a boy being belittled by his father for reading a comic
Father's Day
Abusive patriarch Nathan Grantham is murdered on father's day by his long suffering daughter but as the family gather for the annual family dinner, they find themselves being hunted by their dead father who has risen from the grave after vengeance
The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verril
After finding a meteorite in his garden, Jordy Verrill believes it will make him rich & solve his problems but after inadvertently cracking it open & getting it's contents on his skin, he goes through a startling change
Something To Tide You Over
When Richard Vickers discovers his wife has been cheating on him, he plans a special kind of revenge in her & the lover, he lures them both to a hole in the beach & buried them neck deep then retreats to his home to watch CCTV footage of them slowly drowning as the tide comes in - the following night however, proves to be one he'll never forget
The Crate
While preparing to go home, a college janitor finds a strange crate (marked Arctic Expedition June 19 1834) under some stairs & makes the mistake of opening it, unleashing it's murderous inhabitant
They're Creeping Up On You
Upson Pratt is a cruel businessman, controlling the workforce from his sealed apartment but during a storm & blackout, begins seeing cockroaches appearing from everywhere - is he being paranoid or are they real, either way, he cannot escape
If you're a horrible fan, this is well recommended
#Creepshow#GeorgeARomero#StephenKing#JoeKing#TomSavini#JonLorimer#EdHarris#LeslieNielsen#TedDanson#GaylenRoss#HalHolbrook#AdrienneBarbeau#FritzWeaver#EGMarshall#NedBeatty#Horror#Anthology

Creepshow by Scream Factory (2018) I’m wondering if Scream Factory pays the people who roll and handle the posters when they ship them, or do they just do it for free? Because these posters are arriving fucked up. Don’t forget that the people who buy these editions are collectors. #creepshow#bluray#screamfactory#shoutfactory

The Bold Ones: The New Doctors, "In Dreams They Run" (1970):
This episode was directed by Jerry Lewis. It was only the second time Lewis had directed a television episode and the first one in which he didn’t appear (Lewis guest-starred in and directed a 1965 BEN CASEY). It comes as no surprise the plot of “In Dreams They Run” involves muscular dystrophy.
The press has praised Jerry Lewis for his work: “Lewis does a masterful job coaxing strong performances from everyone, even the young, inexperienced ones.”
#jerrylewis#theboldonesseries#1970s#johnsaxon#davidhartman#egmarshall